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Booking Period: 25th January 2018 - 10th February 2018
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Daily Mail, Mail on Sunday, The Times, Sunday Times, Time Out, Sunday Express'So exhilarating it makes you rejoice to be alive. Its sheer skill and invention are awe-inspiring.' The Times
'War Horse only confirms the National's extraordinary knack of turning children's literature into the finest drama. Stunning.' Sunday Times
'An extraordinary piece of theatre which is both epic and intimate. Guaranteed to move the heart.' Sunday Express
Based on the beloved novel by Michael Morpurgo, the National Theatre's internationally-acclaimed production of War Horse is an unforgettable theatrical experience. Hailed by Time Magazine as 'A Landmark Theatre Event', War Horse is a spectacular, powerfully moving and imaginative drama, filled with stirring music and songs. At its heart, are astonishing life-sized puppets by South Africa's Tony Award-winning Handspring Puppet Company, who bring breathing, galloping, charging horses to thrilling life on stage.
As World War I begins, Joey is sold to the Cavalry and shipped to France. Soon caught up in enemy fire, fate takes him on an extraordinary odyssey, serving on both sides before finding himself alone in No Man's Land. But Albert cannot forget Joey and, still not old enough to enlist, he embarks on a treacherous mission to find him and bring him home.

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What people are saying about War Horse

Rated 5 out of
5 by
toffee10 from
WAR HORSEI took my wife to this event and was very surprised as to what can be achieved on a stage.

Date published: 2018-02-13

Rated 2 out of
5 by
Elina from
Over rated I’m afraid !Had wanted to see this show for a very long time. Find the show over rated and mediocre at best. Felt the show had missed out some vital parts that were included in the film. Couldn’t work out the point of the puppet birds, they were unnecessary although the swan added some humour. Much better shows out there for the money.

Date published: 2018-02-11

Rated 4 out of
5 by
JennieJetSet from
Amazing show!So pleased I finally saw it!!!!Super. Show!
Luckily they cut a lot from the book out otherwise I would have been sobbing all night!
Puppetry was amazing!
Acting was amazing too!
only thing that was not great was I had booked flat stalls in error and the view wasn't great!
But the theatre company was amazing and everyone involved should be so proud of a first class performance!!!!
Xxx

Date published: 2018-02-05

Rated 3 out of
5 by
Borny from
Awesome Show - Let down by the Seating !I took my wife to the War Horse show at the Brighton Exhibition Centre. An unbelievable emotional journey with the actors and ‘horses’! Brilliantly performed and part interactive. So, the show itself brilliant.
However, the stalls seating was horrendous.. the most uncomfortable ‘school’ chairs in rows on the floor in front of the stage, made for a very difficult and fidgety 3 hours.. The show and cast were awesome but my rear very numb by the end.. a shame as did spoil the overall experience .. 5 stars for the show 1 star for the seating.. feel like we should’ve been refunded to be totally honest.

Date published: 2018-02-03

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Rose 66 from
Brilliant ShowMy husband and I went to this. We both love theatre and I had seen various clips on the TV. So I was delighted that the show is on tour. We thoroughly enjoyed the show it is a spell binding experience. The complicated "puppetry" set in very simplistic staging was incredibly effective. Yes I would like to see it again.

Date published: 2018-02-01

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Williamhattiesadie1 from
FantasticIt was a brilliant show,I went with 14 year grandson who loved it

Date published: 2018-01-27

Rated 5 out of
5 by
egizzy from
Amazing far better than expectedI took a friend for Xmas, wasn't that keen on going but loved every minute.
Completely forgot they were not real horses and just loved the whole production

Date published: 2018-01-27

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Noodleoo from
Simply FabulousSuch a powerful emotional show. Took our teenagers who loved it too. Would highly recommend and would love to see it again,